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Method of making a long life high current density cathode from tungsten and iridium powders using a quaternary compound as the impregnant

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OSTI ID:6375183

This patent describes a method of making a long life high current density cathode. It is suitable for operation in microwave devices. It is made from tungsten and iridium powders using a quaternary compound including barium, oxygen, a metal selected from the group consisting of osmium, iridium, rhodium, and rhenium, and a metal selected from the group consisting of strontium, calcium, scandium, and titanium as the impregnant.

Assignee:
Secretary of the Army, Washington, DC (USA)
Patent Number(s):
US 4957463; A
Application Number:
PPN: US s 7-459629
OSTI ID:
6375183
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English